Parents Plus for adolescents (11-16 yr olds) – Are you having difficulties with your teen or would you like to learn some tips and guidance on positive parenting? The Parents Plus Adolescents Programme is a practical and positive course focusing on effective communication, problem solving and building positive relations. Topics Include: Getting to know and connecting with your teenager, Communicating positively and effectively, Building your teenager’s self-esteem and confidence, Negotiating rules and boundaries, Teaching teenagers responsibility, Positive discipline for teenagers, Managing conflict, Solving problems together. Morning & Evening Workshops can be made available and will be taking place in Milford. For details & bookings, call Margaret or Pauline on 91 55055 or 087 922 8944. Workshops are FREE but there is a charge of €10 for Parents Pack.
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP – will continue to meet on Thursday mornings from 11:00am to 12:30pm. This group is led by the Public Health Nurse and is open to all mums-to-be and new mums who are interested in breastfeeding.
BUSY BEES PARENT & TODDLER GROUP is an informal group which provides an opportunity for young children and their parents/carers to meet from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Resource Centre. Cost is €3 per family. On Friday 18th November there will be a brief group meeting to discuss yearly plan. Input from all parents/guardians is greatly appreciated.
Pilates new classes will begin on Tuesday 15th November with Beginners class at 10:00am followed by improver’s class at 11:30 am. Advanced classes will start on Wednesday evening 16th November at 7pm. Contact Orlagh on 087 2819746 for further information.
YOGA – Classes continue on Tuesdays at 6:45pm. Suitable for all levels. Please contact Victoria for further info: 087 3297169.
MEVAGH CRAFT GROUP – continue to meet weekly every Thursday morning from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in the Mevagh Family Resource Centre. New members are always welcome.